How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique table?

You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.

What is an antique rent table?

An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

How can I identify my antique dining table?

To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Antique Carved Table

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Spanish Colonial Iron Table

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Timber Table

Lyre Leg

Barley Twist Legs 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty Shandong Altar Console Table with Carved Scrolling Motifs

$5,525

Chinese Qing Dynasty Shandong Altar Console Table with Carved Scrolling Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the Shandong province, with carved apron and splaying legs.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

Italian, Parma, Early Neoclassic Carved Walnut 1-Drawer Center Table, ca. 1785

$14,500

Italian, Parma, Early Neoclassic Carved Walnut 1-Drawer Center Table, ca. 1785

Located in Atlanta, GA

constructed entirely of solid walnut, the thick two piece top resting on a conforming case housing one drawer and three faux drawers, all of the corners with turned roundels, the the...

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1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Louis XV Hand-Carved Cherry Side Table, France

$2,500

Late 18th Century Louis XV Hand-Carved Cherry Side Table, France

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 18th century French Louis XV side table from Normandy, made of solid cherry. Rare, elegant serpentine form with shaped top, thick scalloped apron and cabriole legs. Dovetailed...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Sofa Table Frame with Lion's Paws

$1,330Sale Price|30% Off

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Sofa Table Frame with Lion's Paws

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present to you a 19th century French sofa table frame. This piece was made in hand carved walnut and is raised on four legs ending with lion's paws.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Altar Table with Distressed Patina

$2,700

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Altar Table with Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese hand-carved altar console table from the early 20th century, with distressed patina and double side stretchers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Tiered Serving Table – Marble Top & Carved Wood

$561

Napoleon III Tiered Serving Table – Marble Top & Carved Wood

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Three-tier serving table in Napoleon III style, solid wood stained, presumably mahogany or walnut based on visual analysis.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Carved Table

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top

$2,728

Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top This is a very unusual piece, the table has a waxed finish, it is hand carved in stained walnut with an Urn and Swag decoration, i...

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19th Century Baroque Antique Carved Table

Materials

Granite

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Antique Console Table with Marble Top

$3,206Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Antique Console Table with Marble Top

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique console table 1850s. The console is made of solid carved mahogany wood.

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1850s Italian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Danish Console Table, Solid Oak, Carved Lion Feets, Baroque Style, 1890s

$1,200

Antique Danish Console Table, Solid Oak, Carved Lion Feets, Baroque Style, 1890s

Located in Odense, DK

Adorned with carved lion feet and boasting a rich history, this small console table captures the opulence of a bygone era.

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Indian Low Wooden Prayer Table Stand with Carved Angular Legs

$794

Antique Indian Low Wooden Prayer Table Stand with Carved Angular Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique low wooden prayer table from the early 20th century, with carved legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Round Center Table with Ebonized Carved Base

$43,200

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Round Center Table with Ebonized Carved Base

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional 19th century Italian micro mosaic round center table featuring architectural scenes from Rome including a central scene of Saint Peter’s Basilica with a brick red marb...

Category

19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Carved Table

Materials

Stone, Marble

French Victorian Mahogany Carved Round Center Pedestal Table

$3,275

French Victorian Mahogany Carved Round Center Pedestal Table

Located in Miami, FL

Antique early 19th century French Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with carved apron supported by a turned and carved column on triangular ba...

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Carved Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Carved, Gilded and Painted Wood Side/End Table

$1,915

18th Century Italian Carved, Gilded and Painted Wood Side/End Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian 18th century gilded and painted coffee table. This Italian antique coffee table has a wonderfully carved apron, adorn in a floral motif on all sides.

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18th Century Italian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Scholar's Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

$2,525

Chinese Early 20th Century Scholar's Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese scholar's altar table from the early 20th century, with carved apron and side stretchers.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Painted Carved Wood Round Table, circa 1700 with Glass Top

$14,600

Italian Baroque Painted Carved Wood Round Table, circa 1700 with Glass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Italian Baroque style round table. Item features a glass top, a solid hand carved beech tree wood and 8 feet pedestal base, and a desirable distress painted finish.

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Table

Materials

Glass, Beech

Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870

$4,774

Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870

Located in Lewes, England

Beautiful Gustavian writing table desk from the second half of the 19th century with stunning patina in a grey white painted finish with the usual marks of age. It has a lovely feel...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Pine

A French Louis XVI style Carved Wood Wall Mounted Console Table

$12,500

A French Louis XVI style Carved Wood Wall Mounted Console Table

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural wall-mounted console table is made from carved wood and finished in a layered ivory-toned patina; it features a gracefully shaped marble top over a richly detailed fr...

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Table

Materials

Marble

Early 20th C Tall Chinese Hardwood Side Table with Carved Bird Decoration

$1,450

Early 20th C Tall Chinese Hardwood Side Table with Carved Bird Decoration

Located in Milford, NH

A fine tall Chinese hardwood square side table with subtle pierce carved bird and foliate decoration, dating to the early 20th century in very good overall condition, with some sligh...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Carved Table

Materials

Hardwood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Walnut Fratino Console Table with Carved Foliage

$12,000

Italian 18th Century Baroque Walnut Fratino Console Table with Carved Foliage

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Baroque style walnut Fratino console table from the 18th century, with carved lyre-shaped trestle base, scrolling foliage motifs, dolphin feet and dark brown patina.

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

A French Baroque 19th-20th C. Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Round Center Table

$34,850

A French Baroque 19th-20th C. Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Round Center Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Baroque 19th-20th century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Gildwood Carved Circular Center or Foyer Table with a Veined Peach Colored Brocatelle Marble Top, the four legs eac...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Carved Table

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII

$2,550

Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron

$3,500

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood console table from the early 20th century, with carved frieze, rosettes, fluted legs and X-Form cross stretcher.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

Carved Glass and Bronze Table Lamp

$1,717

Carved Glass and Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Marbella, ES

Carved Glass and Bronze Table Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Carved Table

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Carved Wooden Architectural Fragment Table Lamp

$985

Antique Asian Carved Wooden Architectural Fragment Table Lamp

Located in Milford, NH

A decorative 19th century Asian carved wooden architectural fragment featuring a horned dragon-like figure, converted to a table lamp with maroon rectangular shade.

Category

19th Century Asian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Brass

Circa 1900 Central European Hand-Carved Beech Side Table

$629

Circa 1900 Central European Hand-Carved Beech Side Table

Located in Praha, CZ

Remarkable hand-carved side table from Central Europe, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood, Beech

Carved Walnut Console Table With Solomonic Legs And Two Drawers, 1920s

$3,343

Carved Walnut Console Table With Solomonic Legs And Two Drawers, 1920s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish Renaissance Revival console table crafted in solid wood, dating from the early 20th century.

Category

1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

A fine 19th c Regency Rosewood sofa table. Finely carved with a single drawer .

$12,500

A fine 19th c Regency Rosewood sofa table. Finely carved with a single drawer .

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century Regency rosewood sofa table or library table. Hand carved

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Carved Table

Materials

Rosewood

Rare circa 1880 Anglo Indian Hand Carved Centre Coffee Occasional Table Burmese

$3,751

Rare circa 1880 Anglo Indian Hand Carved Centre Coffee Occasional Table Burmese

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1880 Anglo-Indian hand carved coffee table in solid hardwood A very good looking and collectable table, originally designed ...

Category

1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Hardwood

Italian 1820s Walnut Table with Carved Legs, Twisted Motifs and Waterleaves

$8,995

Italian 1820s Walnut Table with Carved Legs, Twisted Motifs and Waterleaves

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut console table from the early 19th century, with dentil molding, carved legs and cross stretcher.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

Italian 19th Century Bleached Oak Farm Table with Baroque Style Carved Base

$12,600

Italian 19th Century Bleached Oak Farm Table with Baroque Style Carved Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian bleached oak farm table from the 19th century, with Baroque style base, incised carved floral and geometric décor and wrought iron scrolling stretchers.

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Table

Materials

Iron

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Table Marble

$16,950Sale Price|50% Off

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Table Marble

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved rectangular center table with marble top. The intricately giltwood carved frame with a pierced floral, acanthus and sc...

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Solid Oak Dining Table

$9,200Sale Price|38% Off

19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Solid Oak Dining Table

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century Renaissance Revival carved oak dining table. Made of solid oak, heavily carved with scrolling acanthus leaves on either side of central medallion.

Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Hand-Carved Wall-Mounted Console Table c1900 Very Diminutive

$1,960Sale Price|30% Off

Antique French Hand-Carved Wall-Mounted Console Table c1900 Very Diminutive

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French hand-carved wall-mounted console table probably made in the late 1800's or early 1900's.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Farm Table from Burgundy, 1870

$4,200

19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Farm Table from Burgundy, 1870

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This charming walnut farm table comes from the beautiful Saȏne-et-Loire department of Burgundy, France.

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Carved Apron and H-Form Stretcher

$4,500

French 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Carved Apron and H-Form Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut side table from the 19th century with carved apron and H-Form cross stretcher.

Category

19th Century French Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak Table with Interior Compartment, Circa 1840

$3,300

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak Table with Interior Compartment, Circa 1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak table with Interior Compartment, Circa 1840.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Oak hand-carved side table in wabi wabi style, Spain, 17th Century

$4,294

Oak hand-carved side table in wabi wabi style, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 17th century / Side Table / oak / Spanish / Rustic / wabi sabi / French Provincial Antique side table in solid oak with beautiful geometric carvings and patina. Hand made in...

Category

17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian quality carved rosewood card table

$2,875

Antique Victorian quality carved rosewood card table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved rosewood card table, having a quality rosewood folding top with a thumb moulded edge opening to reveal the original baize, carved rosewood shaped fri...

Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak Wood Marble Top Continental Console Table

$7,900

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak Wood Marble Top Continental Console Table

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Made in the early to mid-19th century, this piece features intricate hand-carved detailing along the front molding and rests on six elegantly carved, tapered feet.

Category

1820s English Antique Carved Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century carved walnut and ebonised card table

$2,250

19th Century carved walnut and ebonised card table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved walnut and ebonised card table circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Baize, Walnut

Antique Carved Giltwood and Pink Marble Console Table by Linke

$20,462

Antique Carved Giltwood and Pink Marble Console Table by Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

Arguably the greatest craftsman of the 19th and early 20th century, French cabinetmaker, François Linke, is responsible for the design of this stunning console table. In his lifetime...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Table

Materials

Marble

Cloverleaf Motif Carved Mahogany Claw Feet Twisted "Rope" Legs Center Lamp Table

$4,200

Cloverleaf Motif Carved Mahogany Claw Feet Twisted "Rope" Legs Center Lamp Table

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Cloverleaf Motif Carved Mahogany Claw Feet Twisted "Rope" Legs Center Lamp Table MINT!

Category

19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carved Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut Square Marble Top Table C1890

$600Sale Price / item|20% Off

Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut Square Marble Top Table C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Eastlake style carved walnut square table, dating from approximately 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut

19th English ROUND Center Table BARLEY TWIST Carved Jacobean

$2,795

19th English ROUND Center Table BARLEY TWIST Carved Jacobean

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Antique English Jacobean carved wood barley twist center table is a magnificent blend of historical charm and functionality.

Category

Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Green Fluorite Table Lamp

$1,450

Chinese Carved Green Fluorite Table Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

A 1920s Chinese carved green fluorite table lamp. The lid removes to reveal a lightbulb in the interior.

Category

1920s Chinese Antique Carved Table

Materials

Stone

Italian 1920s Baroque Round Coffee Table Burl Walnut, Carved Walnut Wax-Polished

$3,664

Italian 1920s Baroque Round Coffee Table Burl Walnut, Carved Walnut Wax-Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italy 1920s very elegant and graceful Baroque revival round centre table or coffee table, in solid hand carved walnut, with the top in burl walnut with inlay.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Carved Table

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s

$3,920

Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s

Located in Germantown, MD

Gorgeous Hand carved oak Jacobean style dining table. Use as a library/office table or desk.

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Center Library Table Louis XV Carved Oak Rococo Parquetry c1890

$5,750

Antique French Center Library Table Louis XV Carved Oak Rococo Parquetry c1890

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique French Center Library Table Louis XV Carved Oak Rococo Parquetry c1890.

Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Oak Louis XIV Side Table, Hand-Carved Design

$2,519

Late 19th Century French Oak Louis XIV Side Table, Hand-Carved Design

Located in Viterbo, VT

Side table hand-made in France in the late 1800s using oak. The table has beautiful proportions and color and because it is finished on all sides it will look great as a center table...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Burmese Side Table Hand Carved Burma 1890

$1,705

Antique Burmese Side Table Hand Carved Burma 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Eye catching Burmese antique side table Very intricately carved, look at the alligator like creature on the legs Such detailed craftsmanship on this table we date to circa 1890 Offer...

Category

1890s Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Faux Bamboo Console Table

$3,928

Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Faux Bamboo Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very stylish Chinese Export elm console table. The legs and frieze carved to imitate bamboo, and retaining its original red lacquer decoration.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Table

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Louis XVI Console Tables, Walnut, Carved Design, France, 1800s

$8,895 / set

Pair of Louis XVI Console Tables, Walnut, Carved Design, France, 1800s

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome pair of Louis XVI console tables, from 1800s France, crafted from solid walnut.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Table

Materials

Iron

Pair Hand Carved Chinese Green Quartz Table Lamps from Quig Dynasty

$3,400 / set

Pair Hand Carved Chinese Green Quartz Table Lamps from Quig Dynasty

Located in Highwood, IL

Pair Hand Carved Chinese Green Quartz Table Lamps from Quig Dynasty.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Table

Materials

Quartz

Antique Carved Mahogany Demi Lune Card Table By Lamb Of Manchester, 19Th Century

$1,432

Antique Carved Mahogany Demi Lune Card Table By Lamb Of Manchester, 19Th Century

By James Lamb, Lamb of Manchester

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FOLD OUT CARD TABLE BY JAMES LAMB OF MANCHESTER (1816-1903) A handsome, good quality and elegant folding card table of simple demi-lune form with beautiful design ...

Category

19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Carved Table

Materials

Brass

Danish Langeland Late 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Turned Legs

$12,000

Danish Langeland Late 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Southern Danish Baroque style oak center table from the 19th century, with single drawer, carved apron and turned legs.

Category

19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

English Oak Side Table with Lift Top, Carved Serpentine Front and Fluted Legs

$3,750

English Oak Side Table with Lift Top, Carved Serpentine Front and Fluted Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English carved oak side table from the 19th century, with lift top, serpentine front, slender fluted legs, weathered appearance and peg construction.

Category

19th Century English Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak

Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen

$10,231

Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The piece is conceived primarily as a side table of superb quality, distinguished by a rectangular top framed with finely carved floral detail.

Category

Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Carved Table

Materials

Brass

19th century chippendale revival carved games table

$2,175

19th century chippendale revival carved games table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Chippendale revival carved mahogany games table circa 1880. Often known as a tea table, we are pleased to offer this practical antique which can perform many functions ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Carved Table

Materials

Mahogany

Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880

$1,705

Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing side table or little chest with lovely peacock design A very good lookin...

Category

1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Carved Table

Materials

Wood

Welsh Cricket Table, Hand-Carved Yew and Oak, Rustic Style, Circa 1780

$3,383

Welsh Cricket Table, Hand-Carved Yew and Oak, Rustic Style, Circa 1780

Located in Faversham, GB

A superb late 18th century cricket table with a wonderfully weathered Welsh Yew wood top. The splayed legs in oak are united by a wonderful T-shaped stretcher. A well proportioned ...

Category

Mid-18th Century British Rustic Antique Carved Table

Materials

Oak, Yew

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Antique Carved Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique carved table available at 1stDibs. Each antique carved table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and walnut. There are many kinds of the antique carved table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique carved table bearing Victorian, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique carved table over the years, but those crafted by Liberty of London, Emile Gallé and Liberty & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Carved Table?

The average selling price for an antique carved table at 1stDibs is $3,794, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Carved Table

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an antique table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

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